"The flames are shooting 50, 75 to 100 feet. There's fire
everywhere," said Carper reporting from the scene on 58-WCHS.
"Gas company is on the scene working with emergency officials to
get the gas shut off, then we'll assess if we have injuries or
casualties. At this time it's a fairly chaotic scene."

...

"Several structures are involved. The fire is so hot it's like a
blevy. It's caused houses to melt and burn way far
away," he said. "Many structures are on fire in a large
fire area stretching hundreds and hundreds of feet."

Crews apparently extinguished the fire just before 2 p.m. but a
large amount of fumes remain in the air, said Kanawha County
Commission President Kent Carper.

Carper said paramedics and emergency responders are going into
homes and apartments now to assess injuries or fatalities.

Bloomberg News (via the Bloomberg terminal)
cites West Virginia officials confirming earlier reports, saying
the gas line has been shut off, there are still no confirmed
injuries or deaths, and a search is underway for victims.